Sr. Fund Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Fund Accountant to join a Financial Services firm in Palo Alto, California on a long-term contract basis. This role will support core fund accounting activities across the close process, investment reporting, and financial analysis while partnering closely with the broader finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring timely completion of close tasks.
• Support investment operations by tracking initial and follow-on investments and maintaining accurate related accounting records.
• Update capitalization schedules and assist with valuation support for portfolio companies using organized and well-documented analyses.
• Review quarterly fund financial statements prepared by external service providers and follow up on questions, corrections, and supporting details as needed.
• Consolidate financial information for subsidiaries and prepare supplemental schedules to support internal and external reporting needs.
• Monitor fund cash activity and help prepare recommendations related to capital calls, distributions, and overall liquidity planning.
• Develop quarterly portfolio review materials, including financial packages, trend reporting, and presentation content for stakeholders.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting reports for employee-related funds while also assisting with audit requests, tax support, and ad hoc research projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or completion of substantial accounting coursework.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, with preference for backgrounds in venture capital, private equity, fund accounting, or fund operations.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong Excel capabilities, including the ability to work with large datasets, build reconciliations, and use tools such as pivot tables.
• Understanding of fund structures, investment activity, and financial reporting within an investment management environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, stay organized, and manage competing deadlines in a collaborative team setting.
• Self-directed approach with a high level of ownership, adaptability, and commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.